In the co-feature of the middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna improved his record to 14-0-(7), with eight round unanimous over Ahsandi “Mr. Brixx” Gibbs.

Brooks was brave the power punches raining in from Sosa eventually took their toll Sosa unleashed a huge right hand that perfectly detonated onto the chin of Brooks to flatten him, prompting the referee to count him out at which point the medical staff were rushed into the ring to attend Brooks. Brooks was then put in the recovery position and taken to a nearby hospital as an observational measure.